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🦅 About Autodesk EAGLE CAD

EAGLE (Easily Applicable Graphical Layout Editor) is a professional Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software developed by Autodesk. It is widely used by engineers, hobbyists, and PCB designers to create schematic diagrams and printed circuit board (PCB) layouts with high precision and flexibility.

🔍 Overview

EAGLE combines schematic capture and PCB layout tools in a single environment, allowing users to design complete electronic circuits from concept to production. Its intuitive interface makes it easy to draw electrical connections, define component footprints, and generate manufacturing files such as Gerber and Drill data.

EAGLE is especially popular among makers, startups, and educators because it offers professional-grade tools that are still accessible for beginners.

🧠 Core Components

• Schematic Editor – For drawing electronic circuit diagrams and defining logical connections between components.
• PCB Layout Editor – For placing and routing components on a physical board, including copper layers and vias.
• Library Editor – For creating and editing symbols, footprints, and device connections used in both schematic and layout designs.

⚙️ Key Features

• Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Design Rule Check (DRC) and Electrical Rule Check (ERC)
• Powerful Auto-Router for automated trace routing
• Back-annotation between schematic and layout
• Extensive component libraries
• User Language Programs (ULP) for custom automation
• CAM Processor for Gerber and manufacturing outputs
• Fusion 360 integration for 3D design and mechanical validation

🧩 Integration with Fusion 360

Since its acquisition by Autodesk, EAGLE has been deeply integrated into Fusion 360, enabling collaborative workflows between electrical and mechanical engineers. Designers can easily visualize PCB layouts in 3D, check mechanical fits, and simulate real-world performance.

📂 File Formats

• .sch – Schematic files
• .brd – Board layout files
• .lbr – Component libraries
• .cam – CAM job settings
• .ulp – User script files
• .scr – Command script files

All EAGLE files are text-based, allowing version control through Git or other source management tools.

💡 Typical Use Cases

• Hobby and prototype PCB design
• Educational electronics projects
• Commercial hardware development
• Fabrication-ready Gerber generation
• Open-source hardware (e.g., Arduino shields, IoT boards)

🧑‍💻 Users and Community

EAGLE is supported by a large and active community of engineers, makers, and educators. Its popularity in open-source hardware projects has made it one of the most recognized PCB design tools in the world.

🪪 Licensing

EAGLE is a proprietary software owned by Autodesk Inc.. Free and paid versions are available, with the free tier limited to small board sizes and non-commercial use. Professional licenses unlock the full feature set for commercial applications.

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⬇️ Download EAGLE for Linux (.xdeb)

Click the button below to download the EAGLE installer for Linux (B OS / Debian / Ubuntu).

🦅 Download EAGLE 9.6.2 (.xdeb)

Compatible with B OS, Debian, and Ubuntu-based distributions